Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 706: Chapter 377 The Price of Pursuing Power

As the old man said, the forces of the Shaking Light Sacred Land and the Jiang family were steadily retreating under the mad attacks of the beasts.

Those elders and powerful figures, usually so lofty, were now as helpless and terrified as lambs to the slaughter.

Their Magical Treasures and Divine Skills seemed so utterly powerless before the beasts, unable even to resist before being easily torn apart.

”Ah—” Screams of tragedy echoed over the Ancient Forbidden Land, each one representing the loss of a life.

In the midst of the blood rain, Gu Sheng saw the despairing eyes and helpless struggles of the cultivators before their death.

Their bodies fell from the sky like raindrops, piling into mounds in the pools of blood.

Gu Sheng’s heart trembled; such a brutal and horrific scene was unlike anything he had ever witnessed.

He gripped the Mystical Sky Sword in his hand tightly, as if only by doing so could he find a shred of security.

The might of his Earth-level Low Grade Treasure felt so insignificant at this moment; in the vast calamity, individual power seemed small and powerless.

”Is this the price of pursuing strength?” Gu Sheng muttered to himself, a hint of confusion and helplessness flickering in his eyes.

But soon, his gaze became resolute again, ”No! I can’t give up just like this! I want to become stronger! I want to protect everything I hold dear!”

As if sensing Gu Sheng’s determination and fighting spirit, the Ancient Sacred Body within him began to boil.

Golden light emitted from his body, appearing especially dazzling and brilliant under the dim sky.

His flesh turned golden and shimmering, as if it were coated in a layer of golden glory; his aura surged to its peak, exuding a domineering presence as if he were about to tread the world beneath his feet!

”Gale Nine Swords!” Gu Sheng shouted lowly, and the Mystical Sky Sword in his hand transformed into nine sword lights to slash at the beasts!

This was one of his most powerful sword techniques, where every strike contained the ultimate force and speed of wind!

With sword lights flashing, several beasts were cut in two!

Such an attack was just a drop in the bucket for the endless beast horde.

But Gu Sheng showed no sign of giving up; he continued wielding the blade in his hand to fight the beasts!

Each flash of sword light represented a battle of life and death!

His speed increased, his Swordsmanship grew fiercer, as if venting all his anger and resentment on these beasts!

Meanwhile, he employed the Invisibility Technique—the Shadow Concealment Skill—and the speed Cultivation Technique—the Carefree Ascension Step!

This allowed him to move freely and unpredictably among the beasts!

Sometimes appearing here to behead a beast, sometimes appearing there to pierce one’s heart!

His silhouette was as elusive as a ghost, his Swordsmanship as sharp as a storm!

Under such attacks, even powerful beasts found it hard to resist!

Yet, the good times did not last, as time passed and with the increasing number of beasts, Gu Sheng started to feel overwhelmed...

His clothes were soaked with sweat, and his breathing became rapid.

”Bang—” With a loud bang, Gu Sheng was struck in the chest by a powerful beast, causing him to fly backward like a kite with a broken string.

He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood in mid-air before crashing heavily to the ground.

At this moment, he felt an unprecedented fatigue and powerlessness, as if the entire world was bearing down on him with unbearable weight.

But still, he struggled to stand, supporting his body with the sword in hand to prevent himself from collapsing.

Because he knew that once he fell, he wouldn’t be able to get up again... so he had to endure!

Just then, the mad old man suddenly appeared by Gu Sheng’s side; he gently patted Gu Sheng’s shoulder with his palm and said, ”Kid, not bad! Holding out this long isn’t easy! Leave the rest to me!”

After speaking, the old man transformed into a stream of light and charged toward the horde of beasts!

His figure traversed the beast horde with ease, his palms as swift as lightning!

Each strike felled a fierce beast, as though he were the master of this battlefield, radiating an imposing aura!

Gu Sheng watched the old man’s back, feeling a warmth surge in his heart... he knew he was saved.

And was also immensely shocked by the old man’s power!

He had never seen such a powerful existence, as if the old man was the embodiment of this world, omnipotent!

Just when Gu Sheng thought everything had settled, a loud burst echoed again.

”Boom—the rumble resounded like the sky collapsing and the earth cracking, echoing through the Ancient Forbidden Land, shaking the entire world. Gu Sheng and the old madman, like two streams of light, dashed out from the blood-drenched forest filled with roaring beasts, leaving behind countless corpses of beasts and a devastated forest.

The old madman’s figure was elusive, each step seeming to leave mysterious runes in the Void. These runes shimmered with profound light, as if containing some universal truth or ancient runes revealing untold secrets. His actions appeared random, yet each strike felled a powerful beast, displaying an unfathomable strength that was awe-inspiring.

”Senior, your power is truly astounding!” Gu Sheng followed closely behind the old madman, witnessing everything, his heart filled with shock.

The old madman let out a manic and unrestrained laugh without turning his head, ”Kiddo, this is just the beginning. Real power is beyond your imagination.”